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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.74, 10,537.23 and 2,862.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.74, 10,537.23 and 2,862.72 is: 4,292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.74 : 10,537.23 = 2,862.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.74/10,537.23 = 2,862.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.74x = 10,537.23 × 2,862.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.74x = 30,165,139.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,165,139.07/7,027.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.30

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